Dr Grealish is an associate professor in mental health at the University of Limerick and a visiting senior lecturer at King's College London. She is a qualified general and mental health nurse, cognitive behaviour therapist (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapist practitioner (IPT) with a specialism in young people's mental health, and perinatal mental health. In 2014, Annmarie completed her PhD in Psychology at the Division of Psychology and Mental Health, University of Manchester. She developed and validated the Youth Empowerment Scale (YES) measuring empowerment for young people with psychosis. Annmarie has extensive experience of clinical practice, research and education in mental health. She worked in a number of clinical settings, including; acute in-patient care, primary and secondary care, and specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in NHS Lothian. Annmarie also undertook research funded by the Scottish Executive evaluating and implementing Telehealth in CAMHS whilst working as a CBT and IPT practitioner. She held lectureships at the University of Salford, and King's College London before commencing at University of Limerick in Jan 2019. Annmarie teaches across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including the MSc in Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Care and MSc in Perinatal Mental Health. Annmarie has received research funding from a range of bodies, both nationally and internationally, including National Institute for Health Research England (Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme, 2024-28), Irish Research Council (Postgraduate Scholarship Award, 2023-24), Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT, 2019-22 and 2024-28), National Institute for Health Research England (Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme, 2022-23), The Nurture Network (eNurture, 2021-23), Health Service Executive (HSE Improvement Innovation Initiatives, 2019-21), Scottish Executive (Innovation Fund for Children's Services). Annmarie is currently the Associate Editor for the Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, the Review Editor for Frontiers in Digital Health, and Inaugural Editorial of the Journal of American Nurses Association-New York (JANANY).
Research Interests
Annmarie's research focuses on trauma, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), psychological therapies (CBT, TF-CBT, IPT), perinatal mental health, young people's mental health, interventional evaluations and clinical trials in remotely delivered interventions. She has a leading role in the ongoing funded trials at King's College London looking at FIRST PETT therapy for PTSD in veterans, and COVID-related PTSD in Health and Social Care workforce, and chairs the FIRST therapy delivery, safety, quality assurance and intervention fidelity in both trials. Annmarie has secured research funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator from a range of bodies, both nationally and internationally, including National Institute for Health Research England (Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme, 2024-28), Irish Research Council (Postgraduate Scholarship Award, 2023-24), Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT, 2019-22 and 2024-28), National Institute for Health Research England (Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme, 2022-23), The Nurture Network (eNurture, 2021-23), Health Service Executive (HSE Improvement Innovation Initiatives, 2019-21), Scottish Executive (Innovation Fund for Children's Services). Annmarie continues to provide supervision and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (CAMHS) in the UK and Ireland. She is currently supervising PhD students at University of Limerick, King's College London, and University of Galway in areas such as young people's mental health, psychological interventions, psychological trauma, post-traumatic stress disorders, and perinatal mental health using co-design methodologies.
Professional Activities
Education
2014 University of Manchester - PhD (Psychology)
Other
2021-ongoing: External Examiner, MSc Psychological Therapies at Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Edinburgh, UK
2022-ongoing: External Examiner, Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, UK.
2019-ongoing: Visiting Senior Lecturer, King's College London
2023-ongoing: Review Editor for Digital Mental Health (specialty section of Frontiers in Digital Health and Frontiers in Psychiatry)
2021-ongoing: International Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of American Nurses Association New York (JANANY)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) Trainer and Supervisor, Ireland and UK
Xie, J., Hunter, A., Biesty, L., Grealish, A. (2024) The impact of midwife/nurse-led psychosocial interventions on parents experiencing perinatal bereavement: An integrative review.
International Journal Of Nursing Studies
Keles B; Grealish A; Leamy M; (2024) The beauty and the beast of social media: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the impact of adolescents' social media experiences on their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic..
Current Psychology :96-112
Sturt J.;Rogers R.;Armour C.;Cameron D.;De Rijk L.;Fiorentino F.;Forbes T.;Glen C.;Grealish A.;Kreft J.;Meye de Souza I.;Spikol E.;Tzouvara V.;Greenberg N. (2023) Reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol compared to trauma-focussed cognitive behaviour therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in UK military veterans: a randomised controlled feasibility trial.
Pilot And Feasibility Studies :1-14
Kehinde J;O'Donnell C;Grealish A; (2023) The effectiveness of prenatal breastfeeding education on breastfeeding uptake postpartum: A systematic review..
Midwifery :103579-
Geary, O., Grealish, A., & Bright, A. M. (2023) The effectiveness of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression: A systematic review..
Plos One :e0294156-
Helal SI; Murrells T; Grealish A; Evans CJ (2023) Factors Associated With Depression and Anxiety for Community-Dwelling Patients With Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study..
The Journal of cardiovascular nursing :210-223
Moyles J;Hunter A;Grealish A; (2023) Forensic mental health nurses' experiences of rebuilding the therapeutic relationship after an episode of physical restraint in forensic services in Ireland: A qualitative study..
International journal of mental health nursing
Bright AM;Higgins A;Grealish A; (2023) Nursing in a prison context: A focused mapping review and synthesis of international nursing literature..
Journal of advanced nursing
Sturt, J., Rogers, R., Armour, C., Cameron, D., De Rijk, L., Fiorentino, F., Forbes, T., Glen, C., Grealish, A., Kreft, J., Meye de Souza, I., Spikol, E., Tzouvara, V., & Greenberg, N. (2023) Reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol compared to trauma-focussed cognitive behaviour therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in UK military veterans: a randomised controlled feasibility trial..
Pilot And Feasibility Studies :175-
Khanthavudh, N., Grealish, A., Tzouvara, V., Leamy, M. (2023) Implementation and evaluation of recovery-oriented practice interventions for people with mental illness in Asia: An integrative review.
International Journal Of Nursing Studies :104591-
Bright, A. M., Higgins, A., & Grealish, A. (2023) Women's experiences of prison-based mental healthcare: a systematic review of qualitative literature..
International Journal Of Prisoner Health :181-198
Khanthavudh C.;Grealish A.;Tzouvara V.;Huang J.;Leamy M. (2023) Implementation and evaluation of recovery-oriented practice interventions for people with mental illness in Asia: An integrative review.
International journal of nursing studies
Hennessy B.;Hunter A.;Grealish A. (2023) A qualitative synthesis of patients' experiences of re-traumatization in acute mental health inpatient settings.
Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing :398-434
Hennessy B;Hunter A;Grealish A; (2022) A qualitative synthesis of patients' experiences of re-traumatisation in acute mental health inpatient settings..
Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing
Dolan, N,. Tuohy, T., Grealish, A. & Bright, A. (2022) Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions as Effective as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Symptoms of Complicated Perinatal Grief? A Systematic Review.
Journal of midwifery & women's health
Singh-Weldon, J., Tsianakas, V., Murrells, T., Grealish, A. (2022) Preparing children's nurses for working with children and adolescents who self-harm: Evaluating the Our Care Through Our Eyes' e-learning training package.
International Journal Of Mental Health Nursing :1-11
Barassi, F. and Grealish, A. (2022) Validity of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for screening pregnant and postpartum adolescents: a systematic review.
Australian Journal Of Advanced Nursing :1-11
Callanan F.;Tuohy T.;Bright A.M.;Grealish A. (2022) The effectiveness of psychological interventions for pregnant women with anxiety in the antenatal period: A systematic review.
Midwifery
Sackey, M.E., Markey, K., Grealish, A. (2022) Healthcare professional's promotional strategies in improving Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination uptake in adolescents: A systematic review.
Vaccine :2656-2666
Dempsey, A., Grealish, A., Tuohy, T., Bright, A. (2022) Examining the psychological impact of expectant management of early pregnancy loss on women's wellbeing: a systematic review.
Midirs Evidence Based Midwifery :12-23
Bright, A., Higgins, A., Grealish, A. (2022) Women's experiences of prison-based mental healthcare: A systematic review of qualitative literature.
International Journal Of Prisoner Health
Singh-Weldon J.;Tsianakas V.;Murrells T.;Grealish A. (2022) Preparing children's nurses for working with children and adolescents who self-harm: Evaluating the ‘our care through our eyes’ e-learning training package.
International journal of mental health nursing
Helal SI, Murrells, T., Grealish, A., Evans C. (2022) Factors associated with depression and anxiety for community dwelling patients with heart failure: A retrospective cohort study.
The Journal of cardiovascular nursing
Barassi F.;Grealish A. (2022) Validity of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for screening pregnant and postpartum adolescents: a systematic review.
Australian Journal Of Advanced Nursing
Jahans-Baynton K;Grealish A; (2021) Safeguarding communications between multiagency professionals when working with children and young people: A qualitative study..
Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing : Official Publication Of The Association Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
Marshall-Tate K.;Chaplin E.;McCarthy J.;Grealish A. (2020) A literature review about the prevalence and identification of people with an intellectual disability within court Liaison and Diversion services.
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour
Helal SI;Lee G;Evans C;Grealish A; (2020) The Efficacy of Psychological Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life for Patients with Heart Failure and Depression: A Systematic Review..
The Journal of cardiovascular nursing
Keles, B., Leamy, M., Trainor, G., Murrells, T., & Grealish, A. (2020) A study protocol: the role of relational orientation in the relationship between social media use and mental health in adolescents.
Social Science Protocols :1-14
Keles B.;McCrae N.;Grealish A. (2019) A systematic review: the influence of social media on depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adolescents.
International Journal Of Adolescence And Youth
Keles B., McCrae, N., Grealish, A. (2019) A systematic review: the influence of social media on depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adolescents.
International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
Hunter A;Devane D;Houghton C;Grealish A;Tully A;Smith V; (2017) Woman-centred care during pregnancy and birth in Ireland: thematic analysis of women's and clinicians' experiences..
Bmc Pregnancy And Childbirth
Grealish A;Tai S;Hunter A;Emsley R;Murrells T;Morrison AP; (2017) Does empowerment mediate the effects of psychological factors on mental health, well-being, and recovery in young people?.
Psychology and psychotherapy
Bruder N;Gettings S;Grealish A; (2017) Engagement and effective information provision to promote recovery from depression..
Nursing children and young people
Hunter A;Keady J;Casey D;Grealish A;Murphy K; (2016) Psychosocial Intervention Use in Long-Stay Dementia Care: A Classic Grounded Theory..
Qualitative health research
Grealish, A;Tai, S;Hunter, A;Morrison, AP (2013) Qualitative Exploration of Empowerment from the Perspective of Young People with Psychosis.
HOBOKEN : WILEY-BLACKWELL Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy :136-148
Grealish A;Hunter A;Glaze R;Potter L; (2005) Telemedicine in a child and adolescent mental health service: participants' acceptance and utilization..
Journal Of Telemedicine And Telecare
Annmarie Grealish, Andrew Hunter, Robin Glaze, Louise Potter (2005) Telemedicine in a child and adolescent mental health service: Participants' acceptance and utilization.
Journal Of Telemedicine And Telecare :53-55
Grealish, A., Glaze R, & Potter, L (2004) Introducing Telehealth Consultations to a CAMHS Inpatient Service: Review of a Pilot Project.
Telehealth Practice Report
Books
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Grealish, A., Trainor, G (2024) Key skills in working with children and young people.
England, UK : Oxford University Press Mental Health Nursing Skills 2e :1-272 pages
Polhuis, D., and Grealish, A. (2022) Advanced Mental Health Nursing Assessment, Formulation and Decision-Making'.
Switzerland : Springer Nature Advanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing A European Perspective
Edited Books
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Other Journals
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Conference Publications
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Conference Contributions
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Sturt J, Rogers R, Armour C, Cameron D, De Rijk L, Fiorentino F, Forbes T, Glenn C, Grealish A, Kreft J, Spikol E, Tzouvara V & Greenberg N. (2022) Feasibility RCT of Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Protocol compared to Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in UK military veterans..
England, UK : Forces in Mind Trust
Noonan, M., Doody, O., Atkinson S., Grealish, A, Hennessey, T., Bradshaw, C., McCarthy, J., Dore, L., Leahy, S., Bannerman, M., McSherry, E., Coffey, A (2021) Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Training for Nurses and Midwives: National and International Evidence to Inform Future Training in Ireland.
Limerick : University of Limerick and Health Service Executive
Grealish, A., Glaze, R., & Potter, L. (2003) Telemedicine in a child and adolescent mental health service in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Nova Scotia, Canada.
Edinburgh, UK : Scottish Executive Innovation Fund for Children's Services
Editorials
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Book Reviews
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Bright A.M.;Higgins A.;Grealish A. (2023) Nursing in a prison context: A focused mapping review and synthesis of international nursing literature.
Journal of advanced nursing
Efua Sackey M.;Markey K.;Grealish A. (2022) Healthcare professional's promotional strategies in improving Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination uptake in adolescents: A systematic review.
Vaccine :2656-2666
